The Startup Musical
New York, NY
US

DESCRIPTION

The Startup is a sharp, satirical new musical about the price we pay for digital fame. Set in the cutthroat world of Big Tech, it follows Chip Cooper and his idealistic team at kazoo as they try to build a more ethical social media platform, just as their company teeters on the edge of collapse.

With biting humor and bold heart, The Startup dives into our tangled relationship with technology, tackling everything from social media use and data privacy to influencer culture and the rise of AI. It’s a timely story about ambition, integrity, and what we're willing to sacrifice in the pursuit of success.

We are currently hiring musicians for our upcoming workshop production, which will take place at The Flea Theater in Tribeca. The Startup has been in development for seven years and we look forward to getting this show on its feet! Please see the production schedule for musicians below for more details.

Open Musician Spots:

GUITARIST: Exceptional guitarist with ability to play multiple styles of music. (jazz, rock, contemporary musical theater, etc.) Ability to perform both acoustic and electric.

KEYS II: Exceptional keys/piano player with ability to play multiple styles of music (jazz, rock, contemporary theater, etc.). In addition to the piano/conductor, we plan to have a Keys II player, which will give us the ability to have a variety of pre-programmed sounds to play for performances.

Musician Production Schedule

First Read Through: Saturday, February 28 (not a requirement for musicians, but you are welcome to attend!)

Rehearsals: Monday March 16 and Monday March 23 in the evening

Sitzprobe: Wednesday March 25, evening

TECH: All Day Sat Mar 28 and Sun Mar 29 (musicians will likely just be needed one of these days)

Dress Rehearsal: Tues Mar 31

Preview Performances: Apr 1, 2, 3, and 4 (only matinee on Sat 4/4, no evening performance)

Opening Night: Weds April 8

Run of Show: April 8-19 (Performances Weds, Thurs, Fri nights. Sat matinee and evening performance. Sun matinee. OFF Mondays and Tuesdays).

This production will be operating under the Equity Showcase Code Agreement. Musicians will receive a stipend of $200 for their involvement in the production.

DURATION

Mar 16, 2026 - Apr 19, 2026

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